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R. G. LeTourneau

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R. G. LeTourneau Famous memorial

Original Name
Robert Gilmour LeTourneau
Birth
Richford, Franklin County, Vermont, USA
Death
1 Jun 1969 (aged 80)
Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA
Burial
Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Engineer, inventor, and Christian university founder.

Robert G. LeTourneau was the preeminent authority in the design and manufacturing of heavy earthmoving machinery around the world, and held over 300 patents, including many for the electric wheel hub drive systems so predominant in most of the largest wheeled earthmoving vehicles in use today.

R. G. LeTourneau was a devout Christian and philanthropist who shared his talents with people around the world. Originally connected with the Plymouth Brethren, the LeTourneau's joined the Christian and Missionary Alliance while in Stockton, California. They helped found the Pinewood Alliance Church when they came to Longview, Texas in the 1940s.

Robert and his wife, Evelyn Peterson LeTourneau, are interred on the campus of LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas.
Engineer, inventor, and Christian university founder.

Robert G. LeTourneau was the preeminent authority in the design and manufacturing of heavy earthmoving machinery around the world, and held over 300 patents, including many for the electric wheel hub drive systems so predominant in most of the largest wheeled earthmoving vehicles in use today.

R. G. LeTourneau was a devout Christian and philanthropist who shared his talents with people around the world. Originally connected with the Plymouth Brethren, the LeTourneau's joined the Christian and Missionary Alliance while in Stockton, California. They helped found the Pinewood Alliance Church when they came to Longview, Texas in the 1940s.

Robert and his wife, Evelyn Peterson LeTourneau, are interred on the campus of LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas.

Bio by: R. L. Vaughn


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Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

Mover Of Men and Mountains



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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Mar 8, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8791/r_g-letourneau: accessed ), memorial page for R. G. LeTourneau (30 Nov 1888–1 Jun 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8791, citing LeTourneau University Campus, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.